Posted by Grace on June 20, 2014

Here are more exercises at your desk for stretching those tight hips:

Seated Hip Stretch

• Plant one foot flat on the ground.
• Cross the other foot over the thigh, with the ankle just past the thigh.
• Flex your foot to safeguard your knee.
• Sit tall, then gently fold forward, as far as you can go. If you experience knee pain, ease back.
• You can gently press down on your bent knee for a better stretch of the hips.
• Hold for a few breaths, then repeat on the other side.

Quad Stretch

• Hold a chair or table for support.
• Bend your standing leg and reach for the other leg.
• Reach down and grasp your ankle.
• Knock your knees together, then straighten your standing leg.
• Repeat on other side.

Knee-to-Chest stretch

• Sit with a supported back and one foot flat on the ground.
• Raise your leg with your hand on the shin.
• Gently hug your knee to your chest and hold.
• Repeat on other side.

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